Cape Jasmine Blue Lake Watercolor Paint

Description

Cape Jasmine Blue Lake is our exquisitely hand crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated, high quality single source pigment. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled, using pure local honey, natural gum arabic, and a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative to achieve a concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

Cape Jasmine Blue Lake is a rare, soft blue watercolor pigment made from the delicate petals of the cape jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides), traditionally used in East Asian art and dyeing. Known for its ethereal hue and botanical origin, this pigment is created through a meticulous laking process that fixes the natural blue colorants from gardenia flowers onto an alum base, forming a translucent, plant based lake pigment.

This unique watercolor offers a gentle, grey leaning sky blue with a subtle softness and floral glow. It's ideal for light washes, botanical studies, antique inspired palettes, and dreamlike illustrations. While delicate, its quiet beauty and cultural lineage make it a treasure for artists who appreciate natural color and historical processes.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a stone slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no fillers or extenders.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural organic lake pigment (botanical)
Source: Cape jasmine petals (Gardenia jasminoides), laked with alum
Origin: Handmade in house using traditional botanical dye techniques
Lightfastness: Low to Moderate (best used in archival, protected settings)
Opacity: Transparent with smooth flow and minimal granulation
Other Names: Gardenia Blue, Japanese Blue Lake, Natural Botanical Blue
Color Index Code: Not classified (rare botanical pigment, historically used in East Asia)

Production Process

Our watercolors are carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure local honey and gum arabic, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand, from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling, so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every pan through our historic processes.

Usage & Care

Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Health and Safety

• For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
• Avoid skin contact and wash hands after use. Wipe brushes and palettes clean before rinsing, and never pour paint waste down drains. Do not spray apply, sand dried paint or burn.
• If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
• Safety Data Sheet available on request.